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Comment by pictureman

This is great tank weapon as well as good offhand it takes lots of aq20 runs for items but its worth it...Qiraji spiked hilt 1xAlabaster Idol 2xCrystal Scarab 5xStone Scarab 5xAND exalted reputation status with CENARION CIRCLEtakes ~2-3 weeks with mediocore playing on aq20 raids and farming.You get the quest for this baby at cenarion hold

Comment by durogaul

I agree, this axe is very good and worth the effort if you have the time. For DW fury warriors (espeically orcs) this is one of the best off-hands all the way through BWL due to its stats. Doom's Edge is one to compare it with. Although the Doom's Edge might cost you dkp, its a rare drop, and you'll probably have to fight over a few hunters for it (due to the hight agi). The stats on the sickle are better for warriors anyways.

Comment by Tchernobyl

Overall, the sickle is a lovely mix of tanking and dps ability.It has a high damage range, is fast, and has good stats for tanking (stamina and defense), but also damage (agility for crit, and strength).

It is a step up from the Bloodlord's Defender from Zul'gurub, and on par (if you ask me, better) with the Quel'serrar.

As mentioned above, you can grind the reputation needed pretty easily, and the mats are not hard to get. A single full clear of AQ20 usually gets enough scarabs and idols to complete one quest (although not necessarily your class ;) )... and the spiked hilt, while rarer, has a decent drop rate from Moam.

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Comment by vanillatank

By far the most under-appreciated tanking weapon of Pre-TBC. In my opinion this is 2nd only to . Some could argue that Quel'Serrar is better, but I disagree. Weapon procs are inconsistent and to put any faith in a random, uncontrollable occurrence is a fool's mistake.

Sure it helps 1/4th of the time (Statistically and factually speaking), but what are you going to do the other 3/4th of the time? Die? I should hope not. For straight up on-equip stats this beats Quel'Serrar, but in looks... Quel definitely wins. I can't help but wonder if Quel'Serrar's looks are why this particular weapon is so unknown, despite being better statistically. Quel'Serrar is definitely a beautiful work of art, and whoever crafted the model is an aesthetics genius, but looks aren't what tanking's about. Tanking is about keeping your comrades alive, and this axe does a significantly better job at it.

Even if you aren't a tank, this is still an excellent fury offhand, or fury offtank weapon.

Comment by Totemizer

If you just so happen to be an item collector in fear that Blizzard will take the old vanilla items out I can say this item is very easily obtainable at level 80.

AQ20 is very easily soloed by a prot specced warrior with 4900 Gear score.

Trash mobs give 10 Reputation a piece and bosses give anywhere between 300 - 600 depending on which boss.The instance is also on a 3 day reset timer and is a very good source of gold when soloing it. The only bosses you will have problems with if you do not have a ranged person with you is Ayamis the Hunter and Buru the Gorger.

If you choose not to do AQ20 you must also remember you will need the Idols to get this item and or the other set items.

Comment by Aeylla

An interesting property of this weapon for those that wish to use it for transmog. When sheathed the weapon is invisible (at least on the draenei model). It’s pulled from the back. This could be both a plus and a minus.